May 30, 2011

But Forgivers

I have learned that forgiveness really doesn’t take a whole lot of love, but restoring that person; now that puts my love to the test.  I haven’t always pass the test, but I will keep taking it til I do.

For many of us when it comes to forgiveness we are but forgivers. We will say, “I forgive you, but…”  There is a condition, for most that condition is; we don’t restore that person.  Forgiveness is quick, immediate and complete, but restoration is a process.  It is a process that we go through in the trust area.  Can the person be trust again? Most of that is on their shoulders.  If they work to restore their integrity; then I see no reason why we don’t work to restore trust and restoration in them.  However, for some restoration is not an option.  I can understand if the person doesn’t make any attempt to change, then restoration is limited.  If we are completely honest though, I think we can see where most folk do want to be restored and will work on their part.  It is a two way street here, so let’s work on our part of restoring.  There has been or will come a time when we will desire to be restored.  Sow restoration seed today and we will reap restoration in our life too.